Group Tours
Our tours aren’t just for school groups! Baseball, history, or Americana fans of all ages can enjoy a visit to the Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum. We are home to the timeless story of the American icon whose humble Baltimore beginnings made him the most famous baseball player worldwide.
Exhibits on the life and career of George Herman “Babe” Ruth take your group through the world of the 1910s, 20s, and 30s, when change in our culture happened at lightning speed, much like our culture today. Discover how the the Ruth family not only changed the way we think about sports, but also how we understand hard work, media, celebrity, and family.
Then take a step back in time into the small house where he was born, a window into Baltimore over 100 years ago in a neighborhood where growing up was tough. Even the Babe started out small, but he proved that anyone can turn into a hero that’s “bigger-than-life.”
Also enjoy our award-winning film, “O Say Can You See: The Star-Spangled Banner in Sports,” the tale of how singing our national anthem became tradition in all of sports. It comes at no surprise none other than Babe Ruth was on the pitcher’s mound that day.
Group Tour Rate: $7 adults/seniors $5 children/students*
Our group rate is offered to groups larger than 15. Student price applies to K-12.
A non-refundable 50% deposit must be paid within two weeks of receipt of tour confirmation. Reservations are not guaranteed until deposit payment is received. The remaining balance is due at the time of the tour. If the tour is canceled, your deposit can be applied toward a future reservation if booked within one year.
*Student price applies to K-12
Private Tours:
Private tours are available before or after regular museum hours at 8am, 9am, 4pm, and 5pm, or any time between 8am-5pm when the museum is closed. Private tours must be arranged with 72 hour advance notice, and must be pre-paid. Our current private tour rate is $100 for 6 people. Additional guests may be added at $10 pp.
Virtual Tours:
We are happy to offer virtual tours to your group. Prices vary based on group size and medium of distribution. Our most popular virtual tours are Artifact Q&As and 1920s in Baltimore Sports.
School Field Trips
Plan your next field trip to the Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum, home to the timeless story of the American icon whose humble Baltimore beginnings brought him to be the most famous baseball player worldwide.
Exhibits on the life and career of George Herman “Babe” Ruth take your class through the world of the 1910s, 20s, and 30s, when change happened at lightning speed. Students can discover how Ruth changed the way we think about sports, hard work, media, celebrity, and family.
Take a step back in time into the small house where he was born. Even the Babe started out small, but he proved that anyone can turn into a hero that’s “bigger-than-life.”
Also enjoy our award-winning film, “O Say Can You See: The Star-Spangled Banner in Sports,” the tale of how singing our national anthem became tradition in all of sports. It comes at no surprise none other than Babe Ruth was on the pitcher’s mound that day.
Helpful Hints:
- Prior to your class trip, plan a visit on your own. Familiarize yourself with the building and the location of the exhibits. Time yourself from entering to exiting to get a better idea of how you can manage your visit and ensure that you use your time here wisely during the actual field trip. If you’ve scheduled a guided tour, get an idea of which areas you would like to focus on with your class and provide that information prior to arrival.
- Prepare an activity sheet for your students to complete during their visit, or request a museum scavenger hunt to keep students engaged. Please note your request when you inquire about a field trip. A nominal fee may apply for large groups.
- Prepare your chaperones with trip information, agendas, schedules, museum maps, and goals for your museum experience prior to the scheduled visit date. Be sure to distribute the chaperone guidelines well in advance so that they will feel comfortable about their role as a parent chaperone. Encourage them to ask questions and to take a look at the museum website to become more familiar with what they are about to see.
- Decide whether you will be bringing a bag lunch or enjoying one of the local eateries. School groups under 50 may eat in the museum courtyard for an additional $25 set-up fee. If you plan to take advantage of this option, please let us know at the time of booking.
- Prepare the students with a schedule of the day’s activities, including where and when lunch is to be eaten and any special activities that you have planned in advance.
- Remind students that they are visiting as representatives of your school and they should behave appropriately at all times. Remind them to stay with their appointed chaperone during their visit.
FAQs
Where is the Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum?
The Babe Ruth Birthplace is located just two blocks east of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard at 216 Emory Street. It is conveniently located two (2) blocks from Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the Convention Center, two major interstates (83 and 95), Baltimore’s famed Inner Harbor, and several downtown attractions.
Where should buses pick up and drop off?
Buses may use Pratt Street at the corner of Emory Street when visiting the Babe Ruth Birthplace. In most cases, the buses can sit on Pratt Street and/or Camden Street with the driver while the group is touring.
When should our group arrive?
We ask that all groups arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled visit time.
What if I need to cancel my visit?
If you must cancel your visit, you must contact the group sales office at least two weeks prior to your scheduled arrival time. Failure to do so will result in a $25 cancellation fee in addition to all deposit monies paid.
What if the weather is bad?
In the event of inclement weather, the museum may have to alter operating hours or close completely. You should call the museum directly and/or visit this website to find out the museum’s status. On the occasion that your trip in canceled due to weather, please call on the next business day to reschedule your group visit.
What about lunch?
There are lots of options for lunch in close proximity to the museum. Pickle’s Pub, Sliders, and the Penn & Pratt Restaurant are located within walking distance. School groups under 50 may eat bag lunches in the museum courtyard for an additional $25 set-up fee. You must pre-arrange your group’s lunch plans when the tour is booked. The group must take any lunch trash with them when they leave the museum.
TIP for Bag Lunches: Mark all brown bags with the student’s name, school and teacher’s name. Have the students put their lunches in a large container before boarding the bus at school. This will allow for one or two people to go back to the bus to retrieve lunches while the rest of the adults get the children situated in the designated lunch area. The organization will alleviate confusion and help facilitate the eating portion of your visit, therefore allowing you more time to enjoy the museum. And please remember — groups are not permitted to eat lunch in the museum.